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Made famous by The Count Basie Orchestra, here is a great-sounding yet playable version of this standard for developing bands. It includes feature spots for every section and optional written or improvised...

This medium-tempo blues tune in F is a more accessible version of the famous Thad Jones chart that features suggested or improvised solos for trombone and can be opened up for more! It's scored for standard...view details

IndianaIndiana (Back Home Again in Indiana)Arr. John Clayton - Hal Leonard Corporation

Written to feature former Hoosier Jeff Hamilton on drums, this John Clayton arrangement gives this standard tune a few new twists and turns. While serving primarily as an accompaniment for the drummer on...view details

This jazz standard by Benny Golson was made famous by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers and it gets an updated, big band treatment here. It features several march quotes infused into the classic blues theme...view details

Here is a more accessible version from a new series that makes the music of jazz legend Charlie Mingus available to developing bands without losing the flavor and intent of the original. This riff-based...view details

This Bob Lark original, arranged by Thomas Matta is the perfect combination of Bob's beautiful melody and Tom's lush orchestration. A great showcase for your trumpet soloist, the ranges are reasonable and the...view details

If you've got a strong bassist, this is your showstopper! This chart, made famous by bass virtuoso Jaco Pastorius, gets kicking with a killer gospel chorale, but is soon interrupted by one of the funkiest...

Jobim wrote this wonderful tune -- so smooth and melodic. Ralph Ford scored this for first year players with a written-out solo for your tenor sax soloist. This chart will come together quickly -- with clear...view details

Turn your trumpets loose on this timeless bebop tune by the legendary Dizzy Gillespie! This is an outstanding feature for your entire trumpet section, with delightful tutti lines that are written in a...view details

Monk was a master of composing unconventional and angular melodic lines. John Clayton provides a jagged yet stimulating chart that features dueling trumpets and an exciting full band shout chorus. From the...view details

A FOGGY DAY in London town... and off it goes! This is a perfect song for your vocalist. The backgrounds are non-intrusive and support the singer with great musical lines. The band gets a chance to 'blow'...view details

This jubilant, upbeat jazz tone poem portrays the Great Northern Railway that ran for a century from the Great Lakes to the Pacific. Starting quietly in the distance, the chart builds steadily through a series...view details

Here is one of the great charts from the "Introducing Duke Pearson Big Band" record from 1967. It's a laid-back and relatively easy chart to play. This chart has been expanded to include an open solo section...view details

It'll be high fives all around at your next concert when you showcase your group with this unique chart that features a 5/4 melody with a gospel flavor... think Watermelon Man in 5/4. This highly...view details

This is the alto sax ballad feature you have been looking for! Put together the brilliant composers Billy Strayhorn and Duke Ellington with superb arranger Alan Baylock, and you will have an outstanding...view details